Our vision is to be a parish that

· Is a safe, healthy, clean and caring place where people want to live and work

         · Is inclusive and diverse, promoting a strong sense of community spirit

        · Considers sustainability, environment and climate change impacts in its decisions and activities

        · Is well connected with transport and communication links fit for the future

        · Has suitable quality housing for people

        · Has access to good quality education and community facilities

        · Welcomes visitors and works in partnership with its neighbouring parishes

        · Protects the importance of its historic, geographical and natural assets

Our mission statement

· To sustain and grow a healthy, safe and caring community by representing and serving the best interests of people who live, work or invest in it

What we do

· Represent and serve the community and allocate the parish resources accordingly.

How we do it

· By engaging with all stakeholders who have an interest in or influence on the parish, within the established legal framework of local government

· By listening to the community and reflecting views in the decisions we make

Who we do it for

· The people who live in the parish and those who have an interest in the success of the community

· Utilise the resources and assets available to the parish council to:

  · Keep parish clean, healthy and safe

  · Inform the community of local issues, developments and activities

  · Identify the need and, where required, support the proposal and creation of spaces in the parish where residents of all ages can come together to participate in sports, social, educational, wellbeing and other learning and leisure activities as well as access the services of the parish council

  · Establish and make use of a neighbourhood plan for the village that protects the unique rural and historic nature of the parish whilst recognising the future housing, education and infrastructure needs of the residents

  · Engage with transport, environment, health and education authorities to ensure where possible the needs of our residents are fully met

  · Welcome visitors to the village

  · Discourage antisocial behaviours by visitors or local residents

  · Ensure our historic, geographical and natural assets are identified and afforded protection so that they are preserved for the good of the parish